Mike Guardabascio
An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 13 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. He's won numerous awards for his writing as well as the CIF Southern Section’s Champion For Character Award, and is the author of three books about Long Beach history.
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Jordan Track & Field

CIF Track: Jordan’s Xavier Heard Makes School History At Finals

Mike Guardabascio

Jordan senior Xavier Heard has talked a lot over the last month about fulfilling his family’s proud athletic history at Jordan High. There has been a long line of Heards who’ve gone through the Panther hallways in North Long Beach, many of whom have been standout athletes as well. On Saturday at the CIF-SS Division […]

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Long Beach Poly Track & Field

Long Beach Poly Girls Claim Silver At CIF-SS Track Finals

Tyler Hendrickson

The562’s coverage of track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial The Long Beach Poly girls’ track and field team is the most consistent dynasty in Long Beach high school sports history. The Jackrabbits have piled up 21 CIF-SS titles, more than any other team in city history, and have been the champions or runner-ups […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Isaac Lewis, Wilson Track & Field Track season is just around the corner, but the Winter preseason is […]